Stick to Cricket returns as David “Bumble” Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook are joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison for one of the most open and powerful episodes yet - Brought

Harmison reflects on his introduction to cricket as a youngster and his current role as a Newcastle correspondent, before the conversation takes a more serious turn. In an incredibly honest discussion, Steve opens up about his mental health struggles, receiving a clinical depression diagnosis and the toll it took on both his career and his life. He explains how Marcus Trescothick played a crucial role in supporting him through that period and how those experiences changed him.

The panel then look back on Harmison’s playing days, sharing dressing room memories with Vaughany and Cooky, and revisiting what it really took to become the best bowler in the world at his peak.

Attention shifts to the present as the team debate England’s current position and why this T20 World Cup feels like a must perform moment. There is also a frank discussion about Brendon McCullum’s role and whether big decisions could lie ahead depending on how England’s campaign unfolds.

Honest, emotional and packed with insight from one of England’s most compelling cricketers, this is a must watch episode of Stick to Cricket.

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00:34 - Life as a Newcastle United Fan

07:53 - Harmison’s Mental Health Battle

30:25 - When Harmison was the Best Bowler in the World

1:04:00 - Community Questions

1:08:00 - What is Going Wrong for England?

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Stick to Cricket returns as David “Bumble” Lloyd, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Sir Alastair Cook react to a huge week at the T20 World Cup, brought to you by Betfair!

The panel review India’s dismantling of Pakistan and dig into what the result means in the context of cricket’s biggest rivalry. They also debate whether India and Pakistan should take things back to the longest format, and if a Test series in England could ever become a reality.

Attention then turns to India’s growing dominance and the big question: who can actually stop them going all the way? The team also discuss the rise of 14 year old Indian sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and what his emergence says about the depth of talent coming through.

England’s campaign is put under the microscope as the panel debate whether they’ve done enough to squeeze through, and whether changes behind the scenes could follow if England crash out. There’s also chat around Harry Brook, pressure, and whether this could be his defining moment on the world stage.

Elsewhere, Italy, Sri Lanka and New Zealand get their flowers after impressive performances, while the team reflect on what’s made this tournament so unpredictable.

The episode then takes a nostalgic turn as Bumble, Vaughany, Tuffers and Cooky each bring in personal items from their playing careers, sparking stories, laughter and memories from dressing rooms, tours and iconic moments.

Funny, opinionated and packed with brilliant cricket chat, this is one of the best episodes of Stick to Cricket so far.

00:00 - Intro

14:37 - T20 World Cup

16:46 - England's Campaign

21:40 - India v Pakistan

28:00 - Double Super Over in T20 World Cup!

46:12 - Nostalgic Items

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Stick to Cricket returns as Michael Vaughan, David “Bumble” Lloyd and Phil Tufnell are joined by Mark Butcher for an honest, wide-ranging episode covering the past, present and future of the game.

Butcher reflects on his early cricketing memories, his Test career and the moment he nearly walked away from the sport altogether, while the panel swap stories from life on tour, dressing-room culture and the characters who shaped their careers.

The conversation then turns to coaching and punditry, with a frank debate on how the modern game has changed, why players now want specialist support, and whether cricket risks losing something along the way.

Attention shifts to the structure of English cricket, as the panel discuss spin bowling, whether the county game needs more teams, Andrew Strauss’ high-performance review and what the domestic summer could look like in the years ahead. There’s also debate over The Hundred and whether it could eventually return to a T20 format.

The episode closes with Butcher’s musical talent, memories and community questions.

Honest, funny and unfiltered, this is Stick to Cricket at its best.

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00:00 - Intro

14:40 - Life as a Cricket Pundit

17:40 - Should Players Have Their Own Batting Coaches?

25:55 - Mark Butcher's Cricketing Memories

41:24 - Where Can Cricket Improve?

1:03:00 - Mark Butcher's Love for Music

1:07:40 - Community Questions

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